Summary: Assigned acting-First
Sergeant when VMF-112 first formed at NAS North Island in San
Diego, CA. Following second combat tour at Guadalcanal, took
remainder of the squadron back to Santa Barbara for reforming
(1943). Transferred to group headquarters as Adjutant after
selection to grade of Warrant Officer. Served additional tours
in Phillipines and China. Discharged from active duty in 1949.
Military awards include: Good Conduct Medal and Presidential
Unit Citation. Following military service employed with Univac
until retirement in 1986.
Current Address:
CWO Bernard J. Coleman, USMCR
sgtmaj22@verizon.net
Wife:
Lorraine (Walsh) Coleman
Sons:
Dr. Daniel E. Coleman
Dr. John B.Coleman
Stephen F. Coleman
Daughters:
Suzanne M. Coleman
Marian C. Jeffries
Ellen M. Bradley
Jacqueline M. Sointu